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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.32, 1,476.27 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.32, 1,476.27 and 750.78 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.32 : 1,476.27 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.32/1,476.27 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.32x = 1,476.27 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.32x = 1,108,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,353.99/1,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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